Traditions in Woodworking

Excellent! We had a very large table that needing some work. Chris traveled to us and did the work on sight. His quote was fair and his work was wonderful. I definitely will call him again!

We were having a bathroom remodeled in our home and wanted a custom floating cabinet, we hired Chris with Traditions in Woodworking and were so pleased with the results. Chris met with us and helped us to design the bathroom cabinet so it would have good aesthetics as well as function in that space. He is very personable and knowledgeable. We chose sapele for the wood, and it turned out great, obviously a bathroom is a humid environment, but the cabinet continues to function perfectly and remains beautiful. I would highly recommend Chris and Traditions in Woodworking for your cabinet project.

I have worked with Traditions In Woodworking in Columbia, MO on several projects, including my own home, between 2016 to 2023. Chris Heston just builds great cabinets. They are beautifully made with quality materials, and they hold up very well over time. His attention to detail, his precise matching of the wood grain, and his guidance based on years of experience made each project achieve a result that exceeded my expectations. In addition to great cabinets, he has helped me with wood floors, a custom glass and wood stairwell, invisible support for a kitchen island, and suggested other skilled craftmen who did equally good work. He recently served as the general contractor on a whole house remodel that involved moving walls, running new utilities, new roofing, and all new finishes.

We have used Chris for three projects. In 2006, he redid our bathroom and closet. In 2009, our kitchen. More recently, he helped procure special wood for our deck. He is professional in all encounters and does fantastic work. He pays attention to details I didn’t even realized mattered. His prices are totally reasonable and he works to make sure to keep expenses down. He likes to work with Cherry and it was cost effective to do so. I've included some pictures of our 14 yr old kitchen project. Still looks great. His work is top notch. On one occasion, I needed follow up on a door and he fixed it for free years later. I wouldn’t hire anyone else for any large woodworking projects. You’d be lucky to have him work on your project.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris on four projects in our home. It starts as a personal concept, then I consult with and incorporate Chris’s fast knowledge and detailed expertise - A unique and wonderful blend of both craftsman and artist. I couldn’t be happier.